What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Addiction Treatment Services?
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Collect and review necessary consents with patients
· Collect and review health history with patients
· Review and update medications in EHR
· Perform vital signs
· Assist with ordering laboratory studies
· PMPAwarXe (MAPS) access for patient prescription history
· Perform urine drug screens and urine pregnancy tests, when applicable
· Call in prescriptions to pharmacy, when appropriate
· Perform IM and SQ injections
· Scan and enter paper documents into EHR
· Schedule, keep track of, and send reminders for health appointments
· Assist with monitoring compliance to recommended treatment, when needed
· Interoffice communication with other departments
· Assist Medical Director/APP’s as needed.
· Other duties as assigned by the Manager.
EDUCATION:
· Preferred to be credentialed, registered, or certified as a Medical Assistant.
· Certification with American Association of Medical Assistants is preferred. Must maintain entry level requirements.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Able to traverse stairs and lift up to 10 lbs.
SKILLS NEEDED/EXPERIENCE:
· Interpersonal communication with clients and other non-medical staff is essential
REQUIRED TRAININGS/CERTIFICATIONS LICENSES/CREDENTIALS
1. CPR/First Aid MA
2. Fire Suppression
3. Blood-borne Pathogens
· Strong computer and data entry skills a must
· Good communication, writing, and charting skills
· EMR experience a plus
· Experience with substance abuse and/or mental health treatment helpful
· Ability to multitask and de-escalate stressful situations
Availability:
Minimum of 40 hours per week,
Monday- Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
BENEFITS:
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k with 5% match
PTO
Salary : $18 - $20
